A Dark Room

Ella sat in the dimly lit room, her body trembling as a chill ran down her spine. How long she had been sitting there, she couldn't say for sure. The room felt suffocating, yet the thought of stepping outside was even more terrifying. Every time she considered leaving, Aiden's face would flash vividly in her mind—his eyes cold, his voice filled with fury. If he discovered the truth, if he found out everything she had done… he would destroy her. And deep down, she knew she deserved it.

What had she done? The weight of her actions pressed down on her chest, suffocating her with guilt. Nathan had been right all along. He had seen through their father's manipulations while Ella had been blind, lured into a web of deception. She had no hope of redemption, no chance of forgiveness. If they uncovered the truth, there would be no escape.